keen, led, steadied pace halfway, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
close up, ridden to lead 1f out, headed and kept on inside final furlong
keen, held up, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, readily
held up in touch, pushed along 2f out, not clear run from over 1f out, switched left, ridden, kept on, no real impression on leading pair
dwelt, soon tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
pulled hard in touch, shaken up and kept on towards finish, never dangerous
This looks a good opportunity for COLONEL MAK who gets our vote over Footstepsofspring and Blue Angel. The selection looks ready for this step up in grade after making light work of a Hamilton nursery last time out when he comfortably beat Ballodair. He looks a smart prospect as he travels well in his races and he does have a change of gear and he could be one to stay on the right side of. Trainer Richard Hannon is represented by both Footstepsofspring and Blue Angel here and each would have a chance. Footstepsofspring was a little disappointing in this grade last time and he may be better over the minimum trip at this stage in his career, while Blue Angel won a maiden in good style at Kempton over 7f on her debut and she may get run off her feet over this shorter trip. Hairspray is eased in grade after contesting a Group 2 race last time so she should not be dismissed lightly, but Colonel Mak made a good impression last week and we are happy to stick with him.
Footstepsofspring (FR) 14-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, ridden halfway, not troubled leaders, 7th of 10, 9l behind Awzaan (9-1) at Newmarket 6f 2yo stk (2) gd.
Blue Angel (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll stks (5) pol beating Brunette (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Hairspray 40-1 (8-12) Dwelt, always in rear, 9th of 10, 8l behind Misheer (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gd.
Colonel Mak 6-4fav (9-2) In rear, smooth headway over 2f out, led 1f out, stayed on well, won at Hamilton 6f 2yo hcp (4) gd beating Ballodair (9-6) by 6l, 5 ran.
Maldon Prom (IRE) Kheleyf colt out of Misty Peak.
Dubawi Heights 15-2 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 8l behind Bella Swan (9-0) at Newmarket 6f 2yo stks (2) gf.
Gessabelle 80-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened halfway, last of 10, 32l behind Lady Of The Desert (9-0) at Leicester 5f 2yo stks (4) gf in May.
Premium Charge Footstepsinthesand colt out of Kallavesi.
